Academics

THE LIBERAL ARTS AT WESLEYAN

Liberal arts colleges tend to attract students who are audacious enough to believe they can change the world’s inequalities. And our graduates do just that. Through your liberal arts education, you will become a reasoned thinker with a global perspective. Our curriculum is designed for you to gain communication and problem solving skills. We want you to grow while you are with us and learn how to effectively use your unique voice.

Our curriculum is designed so instead of just learning about your major subject matter, you will be exposed to thinking across a wide range of disciplines. We want you to think broadly, think critically and make a difference in the world. We believe, along with most employers, that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for today’s workplace. The foundation of this education will be found in our general education courses. You will be required to take courses across a variety of disciplines including, performing arts, science, math, social sciences, and the humanities. We have designed this curriculum to help you hone your intellectual, expressive, and creative skills. The curriculum enables you to learn about the world through a variety of disciplinary perspectives and ways of learning. Because we are a women’s college and believe that women have a unique experience that has been shaped by factors such age, class, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and sexuality, you will take a course on women’s experiences that will help you compare gender expectations over time and across cultures.

success. Our community is academically challenging, and it is designed purposefully for your success. We strive to be an inclusive community, where all student voices matter and are heard, and we believe we are stronger together. Your Wesleyan academic experience is designed to prepare you to live and thrive in today’s complex world. We hope you will take full advantage of the opportunities before you.

Academic Catalogue The Academic Catalogue (known as the Catalogue) is found on the Wesleyan website under the Programs & Academics header. It details all academic policies, requirements for majors and minors, and information about classes you might be interested in taking. Please refer to the Catalogue for details on any of the policies listed below. Here is a brief summary of some important things you should know.

Transferring in Academic Credit Wesleyan College awards academic credit from the following options for courses from which it has a comparable program: Advanced Placement Program (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) A-Level, and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Upon receipt of an official score report and college admission, students may be awarded up to 30 semester hours of academic credit. Thirty hours is the maximum amount of credit a student may receive for all credit by examinations. To receive credit, students must earn at least the minimum score as indicated in the Catalogue.

Consult the Catalogue to determine which scores are necessary for credit. Before orientation, make sure that you have submitted all AP and IB transcripts. • AP – Request score report from apscore.collegeboard.org • IB – Request transcript from rrs.ibo.org

If you have transfer credit (including dual enrollment courses you might have taken) you must request that an official transcript be sent to the Admissions Office from the institution that you attended.

Official transcripts may be sent electronically to admissions@wesleyancollege.edu or mailed to: Wesleyan College ATTN: Admissions Office 4760 Forsyth Road Macon, GA 31210

To view your transferred credits and how they apply to your degree program, visit wesleyancollege.edu/ mydegree. If you have questions about transferred credits, please contact registrar@wesleyancollege.edu.

Placement Testing All students entering Wesleyan College must complete placement testing before registration. ALL students entering Wesleyan College must complete three placement tests before we can get you registered for classes. These tests will ensure that you get placed into the right class and get off to a great start on you academic journey. The three tests are in Math, Writing and Foreign Language.

First year students are also required to complete the Advising Questionnaire before registration can occur.

If you need accommodations for any of these tests based on a documented disability, contact Jill Amos, Director of Disability & Advocacy Services at 478-757-3800 or jamos@wesleyancollege.edu. Please allow ample time for paperwork collection and processing prior to your intended testing date.

THE NUTS & BOLTS OF ACADEMICS

Advising at Orientation We want you to leave registration excited about your schedule and the specific coursework that you select. Initial course schedules will be created by a trained professional staff member, and you will meet with a faculty or staff member who will help you adjust your course schedule during orientation. Your advisor at orientation may or may not be your official advisor for the remainder of the academic year. Please do not hesitate to ask questions during the general advising presentation or with your individual advisor. If you think of questions after attending orientation, contact kblair@wesleyancollege.edu.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR DURING ORIENTATION: What is your intended major or field of study? Are you set on that major, or are you still deciding?

Many students come to college thinking that they will seek a degree in one area but end up switching one or more times before graduating. If you’re unsure of your major, your advisor can help you register for courses that will fill in your general education requirements without having to choose a specific major. • Are you interested in being part of a pre-professional program (i.e. pre-law, pre-nursing, pre-veterinary, etc.)?

Several of these programs include coursework that should be started in the first semester, so make sure to let your advisor know that you are considering them. Ask if there are pre-requisite courses to consider and when they are offered. Some courses are only available in the fall or spring of each year instead of being offered every semester. Ask your advisor to help you map your courses to keep you on track. Refer to the Catalogue to keep your schedule on track. • How many credit hours should you take? Some students choose to take a lighter course load during their first semester to ensure a successful transition into college-level coursework. If you choose to take a lighter course load, make sure to work with your advisor to keep you on track, and always be mindful to maintain full-time student status. Students are encouraged to discuss their options with their advisor and Financial Aid before dropping below 12-credit hours. • Are you a morning or evening learner? Do you plan to work during the academic semester? Though we cannot guarantee that all of your desired courses will be offered at the perfect time of day, it is important for you to communicate your schedule needs with your advisor. If you know you have trouble waking up early, see if you can swap that 8am course for one later in the day. If you know that you will be working some evenings during the week, try to load your courses in the mornings.

Advising After Orientation First Year students will be advised by their WISe instructor (see “WISe” later in this section) until a major is declared, and upperclassmen (i.e. transfer students, nursing students, etc.) will be advised depending on their declared major. Students who do not declare a major in the first year will be assigned to the Director of the Academic Resource Center for advisement in the second year. Your advisor is the first point of contact for questions pertaining to academics. You are urged to utilize “My Degree Progress” on WesPortal (login to WesPortal.wesleyancollege.edu, click “Student” on the top menu bar, click “Registration and Degree Information” on the left menu bar) to track your progress to degree completion.

Each student is ultimately responsible for their own academic plan. Your advisor serves as your academic guide and will help you create a four-year academic plan, but it is important for you to take ownership of researching options, reviewing the academic cataglogue, and identifying next steps that you and your advisor discuss.

How do I read my schedule?

Some items on your schedule might be different than you’ve seen before. Let’s break it down.

Course Title Credits Status Grading Type Faculty Meets Dates Room

HIS 120 01 EARLY CIVILIZATIONS 3.00 Current RC Steneck, Dr. Nicholas J. MWF 2:30PM-3:20PM 8/19/19 - 12/17/19 MAIN/ TATE / 228

Course: HIS: Abbreviation of Academic Subject 120: Course Number 01: Section Number Title: Course Title Credits: Amount of Credits Earned from Course Status: Status of Course Grading Type: Regular Credit (RC) or Credit/No Credit (CR) Faculty: Name of Instructor or Faculty Member Meets: Days and Time of Class M -Monday Only MW - Monday & Wednesday MWF - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday T - Tuesday Only TR - Tuesday & Thursday R - Thursday only F - Friday Only Dates: Length of Course (i.e. full or split term) Room: Meeting Location (see campus map)

Your Course Schedule To view your course schedule: 1. Login to WesPortal (wesportal.wesleyancollege.edu) 2. Click “Student” on the top menu bar 3. Click “Academic Information” on the left menu bar 4. Under “Student Schedule” (located on main page), click “View Details”

Course Load & Graduation Requirements Most courses at Wesleyan are worth 3 credit hours to reflect both the time in class and the amount of reading, writing, and preparation that is expected outside of class. Some courses, such as labs, are worth more than 3 credits, and some, such as electives, are worth less. A typical course load for students is between 12-18 credits. Students who wish to take 19 or more hours must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and the permission of the Registrar; you may be charged a fee for additional credits. A student with 27 or fewer semester hours may not register for a 300- or 400- level course without the permission of her advisor and the course instructor or chair of the department in which the course is being offered. International students, on an F-1 VISA, are required to maintain a minimum or 12 semester hours for the entire semester. Your advisor will help you determine how many credits you should take to keep you on track for graduation.

Graduates must complete 120 semester hours of college work and meet all other requirements for graduation as described in the Catalogue. The college requires a final cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 and a GPA of at least 2.00 in the major and optional minor fields. Additional requirements exist for some majors. Students must complete their final 30 semester hours at Wesleyan. Not more than 48 semester hours in any one discipline may be applied to graduation.

Dropping & Adding Courses For a short time at the beginning of the semester, you may drop or add courses, but you must first discuss any schedule changes with your advisor. Refer to the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for drop/take period dates. If you are dropping below 12 credits, make sure to consult Financial Aid for more information about how that

could affect your student account. Adding classes late will put you behind in a class, and you may not get your textbook until later in the semester. We strongly advise that you only add classes late as a last resort.

Grading Scale The Catalogue describes the grading system at Wesleyan College according to the description of “A” work, “B” work, and so on, and the grade point value for each letter grade. Consult your course syllabus to learn how your grade for each course will be calculated. Refer to the catalogue for the credit and grading system policy.

Honors Full-time students who, during one semester (including summer), pass all their courses and earn a GPA of 4.0 are named as President’s scholars for the semester. Students who average a 3.50-3.99 are named to the Provost’s List. Graduates who have demonstrated high scholastic ability will graduate with latin honors based on their cumulative GPA and additional requirements: summa cum laude (minimum of 3.90 GPA), magna cum laude (minimum of 3.70 GPA), and cum laude (minimum of 3.50 GPA). You must earn 60 credits at Wesleyan to be eligible for latin honors.

Majors and Minors You may declare a major(s) and/or minor(s) beginning in your first year and make changes at any time. Requirements vary from major to major. Once you have declared a major, your academic advisor will provide you with details for the specific requirements for your chosen major. You must take at least 3 semester hours in your major during your senior year and at least 3 semester hours in your minor at Wesleyan College. All students must complete at least one major to complete degree requirements. Additional majors and/or minors are optional.

Probation and Exclusion (Academic) At the end of a semester a student is automatically placed on academic probation for the next semester if their cumulative GPA is below 2.00. If the student’s GPA remains below 2.00 after two consecutive semesters on probation, the student will be excluded from attendance at Wesleyan.

Repeating a Course A student may repeat a course one time to affect her GPA only when they have first made a D or F in the course; the better grade will count in the computation of the cumulative institutional grade point average. Course credit earned in the case of repeated courses is counted only one time.

Shuttle Service Wesleyan provides different types of shuttle services to all students every semester, including bi-weekly Walmart shuttle, free “First Friday” Macon downtown shuttle, and monthly Atlanta shuttle. To ride the shuttle, students must sign-up in the Student Affairs office and pay in advance (payment is taken via the wesportal “Forms” page).

Study Abroad Many opportunities are available to study abroad, including study at one of our exchange partner institutions in China, Japan, Canada, South Korea, or Northern Ireland for a summer, semester, or full academic year. Many student scholarships and financial aid packages can be used towards your study abroad experience! Check the Academic Catalogue to learn more about the eligibility and requirements of our study abroad programs.

Withdrawing from a Course After the drop/take period, you may withdraw from courses by completing a Withdrawal From a Class Form, which is available in the Registrar Office Forms section and on WesPortal. Refer to the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for the withdrawal date. Until this date, you may withdraw without academic penalty; after that, a withdrawal carries the same academic consequence as an F. Withdrawing from a course does not decrease the amount of billable credit hours.

Credit For Transient Work at Another Institution The student who wishes to attend another college or university to take a class should submit a transient request form. In the summer semester, if the course is on the current schedule at Wesleyan College as a fully online course, a student will not be approved to take the course at another institution. In a fall or spring semester, if the course is being taught during the current academic semester at Wesleyan College, a student will not be approved to take the course at another institution. Grades below C will not be transferred to Wesleyan for credit.

WISe All first year Wesleyan students are required to take WISe 101 & WISe 110. The very foundation of a Wesleyan education, WISe 101 is an interdisciplinary seminar that introduces first year students to academic life at Wesleyan, and focuses on honing academic skills, especially writing and critical thinking. It models Wesleyan’s diverse and challenging academic community and helps students make the transition to college. In WISe 101, you will learn from faculty, and you will also teach each other by exploring divergent perspectives, deepening meaningful discussions, and working together to solve problems.

In addition to WISe 101, first year students will participate in the WISe Leadership Lab (WISe 110), a one-credit course designed to help you in your transition to campus. The WISe Leadership Lab is designed to empower new first year students to develop and apply their leadership skills to better articulate their educational goals are and how those goals can be achieved. Students will meet once a week to gain skills in individual efficacy and learn more about campus resources through experiential learning opportunities.

Wesleyan’s First Year Experience Events Meet the Advisors | October 21, 2021 | QUAD & Trice Conference Room | 11:15am- 1:00pm We’re excited to meet you! Students will have the opportunity to meet and network with their potential advisor. Ready to meet an academic advisor? Do you have questions about a major? We are here to assist! Stop by and meet an academic advisor today!

First-Gen Day | November 11, 2021 | Pierce Chapel | 11:15am- 1:00pm An event to celebrate the success of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on Wesleyan’s campus. We will honor and recognize our first-gen graduating seniors. First generation graduates are the first in their family to attend and to graduate from a four-year college or university.